Basic French: A1 Level

Languages
Duration:
20 Hours (5 Days)
Language:
English
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Course Overview

The Basic French (A1) course introduces learners to the fundamentals of French through interactive and context-based learning. Aimed at complete beginners, the course focuses on common situations such as greetings, shopping, using public transport, and basic social interaction, while developing essential vocabulary and grammar.
This course is in full accordance with the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and provides a communicative, learner-friendly approach to acquiring the basics of the French language in both spoken and written forms.

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Course Objectives

The general objective of this course is to equip learners with essential knowledge of French, allowing them to understand and communicate using simple, everyday expressions. Learners will:

  • Recognize and use basic vocabulary and phrases related to personal information and daily life;
  • Engage in simple, routine conversations with clear pronunciation;
  • Read simple texts such as signs, notices, and short descriptions;
  • Write brief notes and fill in simple forms;
  • Build a foundation for further language learning.
Schedule

Module 1 – Introductions and Personal Information

  • Formal and informal greetings
  • Introducing oneself and asking for basic personal information
  • Countries, nationalities, and professions
  • Personal pronouns and verbs: être, s’appeler

Module 2 – Daily Life and Activities

  • Daily routines and common activities
  • Days of the week and time expressions
  • Regular verbs in the present tense
  • Frequency adverbs

Module 3 – Family and Social Relationships

  • Family members and relationship terms
  • Describing people: physical traits and personality
  • Verbs: avoir, aimer, vivre
  • Possessive and descriptive adjectives

Module 4 – Eating and Shopping

  • Food and drink vocabulary
  • Situations in cafés, restaurants, and markets
  • Verbs: vouloir, prendre, acheter
  • Talking about prices and quantities

Module 5 – In the City and Getting Around

  • Places in town and public services
  • Asking for and giving directions
  • Means of transport
  • Verbs: aller, être, se trouver
  • Prepositions of location

Module 6 – Health and Practical Situations

  • Describing symptoms and health issues
  • At the doctor or pharmacy
  • Common emergencies
  • Useful expressions for everyday problems

Module 7 – Discovering France: Culture and Everyday Life

  • Introduction to French geography and regions
  • Cultural practices and social norms
  • French gastronomy and eating culture
  • Traditions, celebrations and key values
  • How to interact in French society with cultural awareness

 

Next Dates
LocationStarting DateStatusEnrol
Póvoa de Varzim6 April, 2026Open Call
Barcelos15 June, 2026Open Call
Braga21 September, 2026Open Call
Price

Each quotation is personalized and depends on several factors, such as the number of participants, the number of training hours, the location of the course, and any additional services requested.
The training can be funded through programs such as Erasmus+ (KA1 – Learning Mobility), among other European support mechanisms. For more information about funding, participants should contact their sending organization or their country’s National Agency directly.

Important Info

Certificate

A Certificate of Participation is awarded to participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions and demonstrate consistent engagement and commitment throughout the training.

Schedule

The time of classes, whether in the morning or afternoon is determined by the provider. The schedule may vary considerably based on participants’ preferences and the trainer’s discretion regarding any modifications.

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Equipment

Bring a laptop or tablet to use during the sessions.

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